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Saint John weather in December (New Brunswick, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Saint John this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Saint John typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Saint John in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint John. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint John climate page with graphs.

 

Saint John, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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